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Published: Jun 3, 2009

Pinot First Friday Wine Art Opening
Fri., June 5, 6-9 p.m., free

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Artist Samuel Formica, a former bartender at Ristorante Panorama, is finally ready to reveal the fruits of his labor. Formica has taken 10 years to convey his knowledge and passion for vino into a series of paintings that depict the four seasons of wine (see fall’s above). Starting this First Friday, Pinot will display eight of Formica’s paintings, including the Le Quattro Stagione del Vino works, throughout the month of June. The boutique will celebrate the oenophile’s work with samples from Paradocx Vineyards. Pinot Boutique, 227 Market St. 215-627-WINE, pinotboutique.com.

Hava NaGrilla Kosher Barbecue
Contest and Festival
Sun., June 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $5 per person, $20 per family

If summer had a scent, it’d be awesome backyard barbecue. That’s part of why the Golden Slipper Club & Charity is inviting city dwellers to check out this meaty contest at Willow Grove Day Camp. Festivities will include a pickle-eating competition, a demo by chef Thomas J. Macrina and the main event, a cook-off of featured dishes like beef ribs, brisket and chicken. The catch? Everything’s certified kosher, ensuring those who follow dietary laws can grub out stress-free. Judges will include chef Derek Davis and weather guy Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz. Willow Grove Day Camp, 3400 Davisville Road, Hatboro, 610-660-0510, havanagrilla.com.

Noche de Flamenco at Café Apamate
Sat., June 6, 8 and 10 p.m., $45

Café Apamate is spicing up their already-sizzling Spanish approach by introducing a special three-course dinner and flamenco show this Saturday. Diners will have the chance to enjoy chef Ane Ormaechea’s bold cuisine, including dishes such as sopa fría de aguacate (an avocado and heirloom tomato soup) and arroz con setas de temporada (bomba rice and seasonal mushrooms). Desserts will include churros with dark chocolate and thyme sorbet. Café Apamate, 1620 South St., 215-790-1620, cafeapamate.com.

Chocolate Dinner at Zahav
Thu., June 11, 5-10 p.m., $85

Chocolate and wine are undoubtedly delicious on their own, but if a restaurant is designing a menu catered to both, clearly we are not going to complain. Lucky us — Michael Solomonov of Zahav is teaming up with chocolatier Michel Cluizel to produce a five-course tasting. The evening will include interesting flavor combinations like poached lobster with a white chocolate sauce and Kobe beef tataki with milk chocolate and shiso. Accompanying wines, like a 2004 Scarbolo Merlot and a 2006 Prieler Chardonnay, will work to tie these seemingly disparate flavors together, helping diners realize that chocolate can be savory as well as sweet. Zahav Restaurant, 237 St. James Place, 215-625-8800, zahavrestaurant.com.